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Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF
875 N Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Brea, California, certified for 38 beds and caring for about 35 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (26, 12, 12 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 131.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 7.1 hours per resident per day (2.5 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 26.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Orange Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 66 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 131.6 | 69.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.2% | 30.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Feb 2026, 22 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×34 E ×11 B ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | B | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | B | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.2%, RNs 11.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 7.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 29.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Thc - Orange County Llc. Chain: Kindred Healthcare (4 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Healthcare Operating LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/1998 |
| Kentucky Hospital Holdings Jv LP | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2018 |
| Kentucky Hospital Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2018 |
| Kentucky Hospital Intermediate LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2018 |
| Kindred Healthcare LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2018 |
| Knight Health Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2021 |
| Knight Health LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Orange County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Village Healthcare Center | Lake Forest | 52 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 107.7 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton, LLC | Fullerton | 99 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 30.3 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| La Palma Nursing Center | Anaheim | 72 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 86.1 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Orchards Skilled Nursing | Rancho Mission Viejo | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 79.6 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Sun Mar Nursing Center | Anaheim | 69 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 29.0 | — | 3 Feb 2026 |
| The Grove Post Acute | Garden Grove | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 40.2 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Town & Country | Santa Ana | 96 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 53 | 55.2 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Costa Mesa | 79 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 34.2 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
All 72 facilities in Orange County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF?
It is part of the Kindred Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kindred Healthcare Operating LLC, Kentucky Hospital Holdings Jv LP and Kentucky Hospital Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.